Nationals

Victorian state election · 28 November 2026

About

The Nationals (Victoria)

Leader: Danny O'Brien — Nationals leader; Member for Gippsland South; Coalition partner

Website: https://vic.nationals.org.au/

In their own words

Danny O'Brien · Regional Victoria
One Nation will be a threat for us again and we're working very hard to make sure that we win people's votes because we've got a plan to get the state back on track and because we've got a plan for a fair share for regional Victoria.
Source: Stock & Land · On One Nation in regional seats, 2026
Danny O'Brien · The campaign
We've got the plan and if you want to get rid of the Labor Party, voting for One Nation doesn't help do that.
Source: Stock & Land · On voting for One Nation, 2026
Danny O'Brien · Energy
I've written to the Premier urging him not to enter into any tenders or contracts for new offshore wind transmission lines in Gippsland ahead of the state election.
Source: South Gippsland Sentinel-Times · On offshore wind transmission in Gippsland, 15 Oct 2026
Danny O'Brien · Energy
We will restore proper protections for landholders and their right to challenge renewable energy projects and transmission lines in VCAT.
Source: South Gippsland Sentinel-Times · On landholder rights, 15 Oct 2026
Danny O'Brien · Regional Victoria
I think it's a real threat. Absolutely, we understand people are angry.
Source: ABC News · On One Nation support in the regions, 25 Jul 2026
Emma Kealy (Deputy Leader of The Nationals; Member for Lowan) · Health & community
We know the current mental health workforce is overwhelmed and exhausted, with demand outstripping workforce availability.
Source: The National Tribune · Calling for mental health workforce reform, 22 Jul 2022
Jade Benham (Member for Mildura) · Regional Victoria
The Mallee is in my blood, and in the Mallee we fight.
Source: Jade Benham MP official site · Statement on representing Mildura and the Mallee, 2026
Annabelle Cleeland (Member for Euroa) · Regional Victoria
My job is to make sure the decisions made in Spring Street work for our community.
Source: Annabelle Cleeland MP official site · Statement on representing Euroa, 2026
Tim McCurdy (Member for Ovens Valley) · Regional Victoria
I look forward to seeing these projects come to life and the lasting benefits they will deliver for local residents and visitors alike.
Source: Tim McCurdy MP official site · Tiny Towns funding in Ovens Valley, 2025
Martin Cameron (Member for Morwell) · Economy & jobs
I'm here to back the people of the Valley and especially Maryvale workers, but I don't think they know 100 per cent what is going on at the moment.
Source: Latrobe Valley Express · Backing Latrobe Valley and Maryvale mill workers, 15 Dec 2022
Melina Bath (Member for Eastern Victoria) · Regional Victoria
When people approach my office for assistance, we don't ask who they voted for, I ask what their issue is and how we can support them to a better outcome.
Source: Latrobe Valley Express · Representing constituents in Eastern Victoria, 15 Dec 2022
Andrew Lethlean (Nationals candidate for Bendigo East) · Regional Victoria
I have had enough of this government, and I don't think I'm alone.
Source: ABC News · Challenging for Bendigo East, 4 Apr 2026
Brett Hosking (Nationals candidate for Murray Plains) · Regional Victoria
I have stood up for regional people, fought for better policy, and built a reputation as a strong, practical advocate who gets results and cares for the people I represent.
Source: The Nationals Victoria · Candidate statement for Murray Plains, 2026
Jo Armstrong (Nationals candidate for Ripon) · Regional Victoria
While a councillor, I've spent years fighting for better roads, more health services and housing that locals can afford.
Source: The Nationals Victoria · Candidate statement for Ripon, 2026
Gemma Rendell (Nationals candidate for Gippsland East) · Regional Victoria
I'm focused on delivering a fairer share of government funding for the regions and improving essential services for people of all ages.
Source: The Nationals Victoria · Candidate statement for Gippsland East, 2026
Shane Sali (Nationals candidate for Shepparton) · Regional Victoria
I have stood up for our community, fought for the services and infrastructure we need, and built a reputation as a hard-working, practical community advocate who keeps their word and gets things done.
Source: The Nationals Victoria · Candidate statement for Shepparton, 2026

Legislative Assembly candidates (12)

Legislative Council candidates

None listed yet.

Official VEC candidate nominations close at 12 noon on Friday 13 November 2026. Until the VEC publishes the final ballot draw, candidate lists here come from Wikipedia (a secondary source) and party announcements, and may change. Source: Wikipedia (secondary source).

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